Request ID: FOI-3855-2324 Date published: 08 February 2024
You asked
There is what appears to be a ulez camera to the front of Kenley treatment works - what is the purpose of this camera as tis part of the A22 is outside the. Ulez charging zone
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-3855-2324
Thank you for your request received on 29 January 2024 asking for information about a camera located on the A22.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and our information access policy. We do hold the information you require.
In accordance with the EIR, we are not obliged to supply any of the information as it is subject to a statutory exception to the right of access to information under regulations R12(5)(a) – international relations, defence, national security & public safety (in this instance specifically public safety), regulation 12(5)(b) – the course of justice, the ability of a person to receive a fair trial or the ability of the public authority to conduct and inquiry of a criminal or disciplinary nature – (in this instance specifically the course of justice), and regulation 12(5)(e) – confidentially of commercial or industrial information where such confidentiality is provide by law to protect a legitimate economic interest.
The rationale for this is explained in more detail in a published response to a previous information request which is available on our website here:
Please also refer to the Decision Notice issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office for further details regarding the use of these exceptions to withhold information regarding the ULEZ cameras: https://ico.org.uk/media/action-weve-taken/decision-notices/2017/2172517/fs50676040.pdf.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London